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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.41 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.41 and 305.12 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.41 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.41 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.41 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 159,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,397.52/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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